Concentrations and Minors
History graduates are critical and creative thinkers; they are skilled and astute researchers and among the best communicators. They are problem-solvers accustomed to bringing together the expressive power of the humanities and marry it to the analytical capabilities of the social sciences.
The study of history offers a strong foundation for a range of careers. As a History major, you will be well-prepared for careers in areas such as teaching; law; government service; politics; journalism and creative writing; publishing; library science; business and policy research; human resources; and positions with local, state or national archives, museums and historical societies or restoration agencies.
Learn to engage with historical texts from a scholarly perspective while cultivating analytical research and writing skills with an emphasis on the presentation and communication of historical knowledge. This program offers public and digital history courses that will prepare you to apply history to real-world issues.
Study the fundamental concepts of digital history to equip you with the skills you need to navigate the vast landscape of digital resources, databases and archival materials. Engage in hands-on activities to harness the power of digital archives, analyze primary sources using digital methods, and develop proficiency in data visualization techniques.
Through the BA in History with the Public and Digital History Concentration, you will be prepared for a career as a historical consultant, museum professional, government historian, archivist, oral historian, cultural resource manager, curator, film and media producer, historical interpreter, historic preservationist, policy adviser or local historian.
The History minor begins with the courses on Writing History, United States or European history, a global history course, and then two upper-level electives of your choosing, and it ends with the Capstone in History course, for a combined total of 18 credits.
Choose from among dozens of courses such as Emergence of the Modern United States, Contemporary Europe, Modern Latin American History, Emergence of the Modern World, Feminist Ideas in Western Thought, or The Holocaust.
The minor in History serves as an excellent complement to majors in Business, Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences and Physical Sciences. The History minor allows you to diversify your job portfolio, offering prospective employers the critical thinking, research and writing skills they demand. You will receive training in the skills of doing history while learning about cultures and societies from throughout the world.
The 18-credit minor in Public and Digital History provides you with a specialized course of study designed to prepare you for a wide array of careers that involve, either directly or indirectly, the presentation and communication of historical knowledge.
The curriculum will furnish you with a fundamental understanding of historical inquiry, an enhanced capacity for critical thinking, competency in research and writing, and proficiency in web design and other technical skills. Take courses in Digital History, Writing History, Oral History, and Historical Archives and Special Collections.
The minor prepares you for employment in public history broadly defined, including, but not limited to, historical societies, museums, historical preservation agencies and other cultural institutions engaged in educational activities. The applied training provided by this program is especially useful for individuals seeking employment in the New York metropolitan area’s vibrant media and culture industries.
Major in History and Teach!
History majors can earn certification to teach in New Jersey elementary or secondary schools.
BA in History with Teacher Certification in Elementary School Teacher in Grades K-6
This program combines the required courses for the BA in History, and the Teacher Certification Pre-Professional Sequence, Elementary Ed Professional Sequence, and Clinical Sequence/Student Teaching courses that are necessary for degree certification in grades K-6.
Students who wish to pursue K-6 teacher certification in Elementary Education must apply to and be admitted to the Teacher Education Program. Once admitted, students will be matriculated into the BA in Elementary Education program as a second major.
120 credits of coursework are required for the baccalaureate degree with a minimum 3.0 overall GPA. Major GPA requirements differ depending on field of study.
BA in History with Teacher Certification in Social Studies (Preschool-Grade 12)
This program combines the required courses for the BA in History with those required for Teacher Certification. To meet the approved program for certification in social studies, coursework is required in each of the following: anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science and sociology.
Students who wish to pursue P-12 teacher certification in Social Studies must apply to and be admitted to the Teacher Education Program. Once admitted, students will be matriculated into the BA in Secondary Education program as a second major.
120 credits of coursework are required for the baccalaureate degree with a minimum 3.0 overall GPA. Major GPA requirements differ depending on field of study.
